Course Description

76-181 Physics of Music W(3-0)

A course designed for arts and social science students with an interest or background in music. The fundamentals of vibrations and waves will be introduced and applied to a study of archetypal instruments. The psychoacoustic basis of pitch and loudness will be discussed. Students with standing in any other 100-level physics course, except 76-102, 76-160, 76-180 may not use this course for credit. Also listed as 67-109. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

Exclusions: 67-109.

1996-97 Undergraduate Calendar

Last revised: August 28, 1996. Contact: ccrenna@registrar.uoguelph.ca.